Austin area cosmetic dentist AnnMarie Olson, D.D.S. has extensive experience creating beautiful smiles. They're one of the first things people notice about you.

Our professional team will be happy to discuss your aesthetic dentistry options. The attractive results you'll get from AnnMarie Olson, DDS, PA can change your life!

If you suffer from dental anxiety in the Austin area, Dr. Olson can help. We offer several options that can make your dental treatments pleasant and stress-free. Our team at AnnMarie Olson, DDS, PA is trained to help you feel comfortable. You'll be able to feel relaxed while receiving the friendly, professional oral care you deserve.

Our dedicated team uses state-of-the-art materials and techniques for stability and longevity. You'll enjoy the comfort and confidence of natural-looking teeth.

Austin area Invisalign® dentist AnnMarie Olson, D.D.S. is happy to provide your new clear braces. At AnnMarie Olson, DDS, PA, we want you to have the straight teeth and beautiful smile you desire.

We're happy to assess your needs create your individual treatment plan for braces. You may be able to have your new Invisalign® aligners sooner than you think!

Would you like a whiter smile right now? In the Austin, TX area, AnnMarie Olson, DDS, PA offers in-office tooth whitening for quick results. Dr. AnnMarie Olson applies a bleaching solution to your teeth which is then accelerated by a high-intensity light. Teeth can often be whitening in one or two one-hour sessions - perfect if you're looking for a quick and easy way to brighten up your smile.

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Herndon Family And Cosmetic DentistryAppointments: (703) 787-7778

Elham Safari D.D.S.

Herndon Family And Cosmetic Dentistry

The friendly, caring staff of Herndon Family And Cosmetic Dentistry in the Herndon, Virginia area strive to make you feel comfortable and well-cared for at your dentist appointment. Elham Safari, D.D.S. is committed to serving you and your family's dental needs, year after year. Come and see what we have to offer in a professional setting where top-notch customer service still matters.

Your existing old silver amalgam fillings contain mercury, a chemical that's been scientifically shown to be more toxic than lead, cadmium, or arsenic. Many people in the Herndon, Virginia area have made the decision to replace their existing amalgam fillings in order to improve their appearance and their long-term health. Dr. Elham Safari of Herndon Family And Cosmetic Dentistry can help you.

If you're looking for a more pleasing, silver-free smile, you'll want Herndon area dentist Dr. Elham Safari to replace your amalgam fillings with natural-looking composite fillings. Tooth-colored fillings are thought to be safer and more attractive than older silver amalgam fillings. Dr. Safari will precisely match your new tooth-colored composite fillings with the natural color of your teeth, providing you with virtually invisible fillings.

Elham Safari, D.D.S., offers convenient, comfortable, and virtually pain-free cavity repair at her Herndon, Virginia area practice. Using a drill-free and needle-free cavity repair method called air abrasion, Dr. Safari applies a stream of fine particles to the decayed tooth area, gently removing decay in preparation for a new dental filling. During the procedure, you won't experience any vibration, noise, heat, or pressure.

At Herndon Family And Cosmetic Dentistry, we accept several types of dental insurance. With the proper information, Dr. Safari and his staff will be happy to file your insurance claim for you. We strive to make the insurance paperwork process as simple and streamlined as possible. You are only personally responsible for the co-pay or deductible amount.

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Stephan A. Inker, D.D.SAppointments: (215) 335-3339

Stephan Inker D.D.S.

Stephan A. Inker, D.D.S

If you suffer from dental anxiety in the Philadelphia area, Dr. Inker can help. We offer several options that can make your dental treatments pleasant and stress-free. Our team at Stephan A. Inker, D.D.S is trained to help you feel comfortable. You'll be able to feel relaxed while receiving the friendly, professional oral care you deserve.

We'll get your repairs done professionally and quickly. You'll be able to eat and smile again with confidence as soon as possible.

We accept most insurance carriers. Please check with us prior to your appointment, but it's safe to say we likely accept the type of insurance you carry.

Philadelphia area dentist Dr. Stephan Inker and his knowledgeable staff can help answer any of your insurance questions. At Stephan A. Inker, D.D.S we aim to maximize your insurance benefits and make any remaining balance easily affordable.

If you're looking for dentures that look great and last, look no further than Stephan A. Inker, D.D.S located in the Philadelphia, PA area. Stephan Inker, D.D.S. will assess your needs and fit you with durable, comfortable, natural-looking dentures - at a price you can afford.

Philadelphia area dentist, Dr. Stephan Inker has extensive experience providing dental phobia treatments that help patients ease their dental anxiety. If fear of the dentist is keeping you from getting the quality dental care you need, we can help. You're not alone. Our trained team works with all kinds of anxiety and stress. We'll help you get the dental treatment you need in a way that makes you feel comfortable.

The Artistry Of Tooth Bonding and Dental Crowns

Throughout history, dentists have tried to recreate the function and beauty of natural teeth when tooth structure has been lost. Restoring function used to be the main goal of a dentist because prior to the 1970's, dentistry lacked the proper technology to achieve fine esthetics as well as function. Dentists could only predictably offer patients a restoration that would simply "fill" the empty space. Today, dentistry has more advanced dental materials and newly developed techniques that allow dentists to offer artistically-recreated, natural-looking crowns and modern tooth bonding that would fool even the most critical eye.

Before you can understand how crowns and tooth bonding can mimic teeth you must understand why natural teeth appear as they do.

What Color Are Your Teeth?

It is a common mistake for patients to think that their teeth are all one color. Your teeth are never just one color. They are a series of superimposed translucent layers of varying shades. Teeth also have different surface textures that reflect light in ways that affect the color of your teeth.

Your teeth are made up of three layers: pulp, dentin, and enamel. Each layer has a specific thickness, composition and structure. Additionally, the way light reflects off of or transluces through the layers gives you the color of your teeth. Using knowledge about the three layers of teeth allow dentists and dental technicians to recreate natural-looking dental crowns and tooth bonding.

Who Makes the Crowns?

Dental crown technicians are the true artisans in dentistry. Dentists begin the crown-making process by reducing the size of the tooth, making an impression of the reduced tooth, and selecting the proper shades of the tooth. This information is then transferred to the dental technician so a crown can be made.

Dental technicians blend science with artistic knowledge to recreate natural-looking teeth. Artistically, they use frame and reference, proportion and idealism, perspective and illusion as well as symmetry to mimic nature. Understanding the language of colors and using new dental materials and techniques has allowed the dentist to not only "fill" missing spaces but create cosmetic dentistry artwork from crowns and tooth bonding as well.

By Benjamin O. Watkins, III, DDS

+Jim Du Molin is a leading Internet search expert helping individuals and families connect with the right dentist in their area. Visit his author page.

Dental Crown Lengthening

There are two reasons why individuals need a dental crown lengthening procedure: to properly restore a tooth or to make a "gummy smile" more attractive and cosmetic dentistry can help with both.

To properly restore a tooth, several millimeters of healthy tooth structure must be available above the crest of supporting bone. However, this often is not the case when teeth are fractured, severely decayed, or worn. If enough tooth structure is not available, and the restorations are placed too close to the bone, the body reacts by creating a chronic inflammatory reaction that can create red, swollen, and sensitive gums. The gums can bleed easily and even become painful. Eventually, the inflammatory reaction may lead to bone loss around the tooth. To prevent these problems and to properly restore the tooth, the patient should have a dental crown lengthening procedure before restorative treatment.

The gummy smile may be the result of gum tissue growing over teeth that are of proper size. Often times teeth that appear small are, in fact, normal-sized teeth that are hiding under excess gum tissue. Dental crown lengthening removes the excess gum tissue and establishes a more appealing gum line.

What to Expect from Dental Crown Lengthening

Dental crown lengthening is a surgical procedure in which gum and bone tissue is removed from the circumference of the tooth. It is done in the dentist's office with local anesthesia (lidocaine). One or several teeth can be treated at the same time. After carefully reshaping the gum and the bone to expose healthy tooth structure, stitches (sutures) are placed to aid in healing. The stitches are usually removed five to ten days after the surgery. Follow-up appointments are scheduled as necessary to evaluate healing and plaque control. The gums should be allowed to heal for six to eight weeks before making any new restorations. At that time, the gums are more stable and better esthetic results can be achieved.

Post-surgical discomfort can last a few days and is usually minimal. It can be easily managed with commonly available over-the-counter medications such as aspirin, acetaminophen, or ibuprofen. Patients can expect to follow their normal routine the day after surgery.

Benefits of Dental Crown Lengthening

Crown lengthening is recommended to properly restore a broken down tooth or to improve the esthetics of a gummy smile. If a general or cosmetic dentist does not frequently do surgeries, he or she may refer the individual to a periodontist who specializes in dental crown lengthening.

By Laura Minsk, DMD

+Jim Du Molin is a leading Internet search expert helping individuals and families connect with the right dentist in their area. Visit his author page.

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